Author: Partha Nandi, MD

Partha Nandi M.D., F.A.C.P. is the creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi. A practicing physician and a renowned international speaker, his appearances include TEDx, college commencements, numerous charity functions, premier medical meetings such as Digestive Disease Week, and nationally syndicated television programs such as The Katie Couric Show. Dr. Nandi has partnered with the Ministry of Health in multiple countries, including Jamaica and India, and has collaborated with The World Health Organization in multiple areas throughout the globe, Dr. Nandi delivers passionate and inspiring talks to diverse audiences. He continues to travel internationally for conferences and symposia, meeting with global health leaders on his quest to improve health care quality, access, and to empower people across the world “To Be Your Own Health Hero.” DrNandi@AskDrNandi.com
When TSA Scanners Detect More Than You Expect: What Your Airport Experience Could Reveal About Your Health
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When TSA Scanners Detect More Than You Expect: What Your Airport Experience Could Reveal About Your Health

Traveling is stressful enough without being pulled aside for additional security checks. Yet, for some frequent flyers, being flagged during TSA screenings has become a regular and sometimes worrisome occurrence. While it’s easy to blame clothing or random chance, new conversations emerging online suggest something more surprising: these repeated scanner alerts could be your body’s…

Walking 4,000 Steps Daily Cuts Death Risk by 40%: New Study Challenges 10,000-Step
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Walking 4,000 Steps Daily Cuts Death Risk by 40%: New Study Challenges 10,000-Step

Researchers challenge the 10,000-step myth with surprising findings about how little movement matters. You’ve heard it countless times: walk 10,000 steps every day to stay healthy. Fitness trackers ping you when you fall short. Health apps nag you to hit that magic number. Meanwhile, most people give up because 10,000 steps feels impossible to squeeze…

Cockroaches Release Allergens and Endotoxins That Trigger Asthma in Your Home
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Cockroaches Release Allergens and Endotoxins That Trigger Asthma in Your Home

You keep your home clean, vacuum regularly, and wipe down surfaces. Yet something invisible multiplies in your indoor air, triggering respiratory problems you cannot explain. Your children wheeze more at night. Asthma attacks happen more often inside your house than anywhere else. Allergies flare up without obvious causes. Scientists at North Carolina State University just…

The Truth About Vaccines and Autism: What Every Parent Should Know
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The Truth About Vaccines and Autism: What Every Parent Should Know

For decades, many parents have worried that vaccines could cause autism. The theory first surfaced in the late 1990s, when a now discredited study made headlines and ignited fear worldwide. Even though that research was later proven fraudulent, its effects lingered, causing confusion, mistrust, and hesitation about one of medicine’s greatest lifesaving tools. Today, the…

Breathe Better: How Certain Plants Can Transform Your Indoor Air and Health
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Breathe Better: How Certain Plants Can Transform Your Indoor Air and Health

When you walk into your home after a long day, the air you breathe should refresh you, not add to your body’s toxic load. From cleaning sprays to synthetic carpets, many modern materials release harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene into the air. Fortunately, nature has already given us an elegant solution: plants…

When “Moderate Drinking” Isn’t Safe: The Real Cancer Connection
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When “Moderate Drinking” Isn’t Safe: The Real Cancer Connection

For many, an occasional glass of wine or beer seems harmless, even beneficial in moderation. Yet a growing body of research is challenging that assumption. A 2025 study published in BMJ Global Health has uncovered a striking connection between even minimal alcohol consumption and a significantly higher risk of mouth cancer. This large-scale study conducted…

How 6 Servings of Fermented Foods a Day Transformed Inflammation, According to Stanford
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How 6 Servings of Fermented Foods a Day Transformed Inflammation, According to Stanford

What if a simple bowl of yogurt or a serving of kimchi could calm inflammation and restore balance in your gut? According to groundbreaking research from Stanford University, it just might. In a 2021 study published, researchers discovered that eating six servings of fermented foods each day led to significant reductions in inflammation within just…

Magnesium and the Brain: The Missing Link in Dementia Prevention
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Magnesium and the Brain: The Missing Link in Dementia Prevention

What if protecting your memory and focus didn’t require an expensive supplement or advanced therapy? The answer might already be on your plate. Magnesium, a mineral essential for hundreds of processes in your body, could be one of the strongest defenses against cognitive decline and dementia. Its role in maintaining nerve stability and supporting healthy…